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FHA Loan Limits in Ventura County, California (2026)

In Ventura County, the 2026 FHA loan limit for a one-unit home is $1,017,750. As a designated high-cost area, Ventura County carries an FHA limit above the national floor of $541,287.

Property Type2026 FHA Loan Limit
One-unit (single family)$1,017,750
Two-unit (duplex)$1,303,001
Three-unit (triplex)$1,575,114
Four-unit (fourplex)$1,957,465
A home priced at the local median of about $820,000 falls within the FHA limit for Ventura County. FHA financing requires as little as 3.5% down with a 580+ credit score.

Example FHA payment in Ventura County

Here is an illustrative FHA payment on a $820,000 home with 3.5% down ($28,700), an example 6.25% rate, and a 30-year term. Rates change daily — get notified when they move.

Payment ComponentMonthly
Principal & interest (6.25%, 30 yr)$4,957
FHA mortgage insurance (MIP)$363
Property taxes (est.)$718
Homeowners insurance (est.)$117
Estimated total payment$6,154

How FHA loan limits work in California

FHA sets a separate loan limit for every U.S. county each year. The "floor" of $541,287 applies to lower-cost areas, while high-cost metros can go as high as the national ceiling of $1,249,125 for a single-family home. Ventura County's limit reflects local home prices relative to the conforming loan limit set by the FHFA.

If you are buying a two-to-four unit property in Ventura County, FHA limits are higher — $1,303,001 for a duplex and up to $1,957,465 for a fourplex — and you can use FHA financing to "house-hack" by living in one unit and renting the others.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FHA loan limit in Ventura County for 2026?
The 2026 FHA loan limit in Ventura County, California is $1,017,750 for a one-unit home, $1,303,001 for a duplex, $1,575,114 for a triplex, and $1,957,465 for a fourplex.
How much down payment do I need for an FHA loan in Ventura County?
FHA requires a minimum 3.5% down payment with a credit score of 580 or higher. On a $820,000 home that is about $28,700.
Is Ventura County a high-cost FHA area?
Yes. Ventura County is a designated high-cost area, so its FHA limit ($1,017,750) exceeds the national floor.

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